General Addiction Books

The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior

Craig Nakken
This book helps the reader understand the process of addiction, the factors that influence a person to become an addict, and steps to a successful recovery.

Good News for the Chemically Dependent and Those Who Love Them

Jeff Van Vonderen
Jeff gives practical answers and advice for family members of addicts explaining how addiction develops, how addiction is treated, and what family members should and should not do to help.

From Bondage to Bonding: Escaping Codependency, Embracing Biblical Love

Nancy Groom
Understand codependency from a Biblical perspective and learn how to have healthy relationships with God and others.

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

Henry Cloud & John Townsend

This reading provides help for establishing clear boundaries in order to balance personal freedom and personal responsibility in our relationships with self and others.

How to Have That Difficult Conversation: Gaining the Skills for Honest and Meaningful Communication

Henry Cloud & John Townsend

Henry and John take the principles from their bestselling book, Boundaries, and apply them to a variety of the most common difficult situations and relationships.

Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Healing for Struggling Parents

Allison Bottke

Allison discusses how to empower families by offering hope and healing through S.A.N.I.T.Y., a 6-step program to help parents regain control in their lives and in their homes.